Firebirds Back in Win Column Following Conference Win Over Daemen University

WILLIAMSVILLE, N.Y.- The University of the District of Columbia's women's tennis team bounced back from their first loss of the season with a decisive 6-1 conference victory over Daemen University, Friday night. The Firebirds move to 4-1 on the season, while the Wildcats fell to 2-5.

The Firebirds won all three doubles matches to earn the 1-0 lead going into singles play. 

Freshman, Célia Bastin earned the first singles point at No.5 with a dominating 6-0, 6-0 performance against her opponent. She was followed by teammate Claudia Bahamon who then picked up a win at No.6, and Sofia Bellucco brought home the victory after a win at No.4. 

UDC (4-1, 2-0 ECC) will close out their road trip tomorrow with another conference match up against D'Youville University. First serve is slated to begin at 4:00 PM.

Doubles

1. Parn/Bellucco def. Rubio Talayero/Scime (DC) 6-3

2. Marie/Bastin def. Del Leon/Armitage (DC) 6-1

3. Franco Martin/Brienza def. Schayes/McDevitt (DC) 6-0

 

Singles

1. Simoné Parn def. Frida Rubio Talayero (DC) 6-3, 6-2

2. Kyriakitsa Scime (DC) def. Mariona Franco Martin 6-4, 6-0

3. Laura Marie def. Yinett Del Leon (DC) 6-1, 6-0

4. Sofia Bellucco def. Carly Armitage (DC) 6-1, 6-2

5. Célia Bastin def. Ailish McDevitt (DC) 6-0. 6-0

6. Claudia Bahamon Lopez def. Mackenzie Schayes (DC) 6-0, 6-1

 

UDC - 6

DC - 1

 

Order of Completion

Doubles: 3, 2*, 1

Singles: 5, 6, 4*, 3, 2, 1